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Lab Assistant II

United States, Royal Oak · Job Posted February 16, 2026
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Job Description

Performs various routine laboratory functions in a precise and accurate fashion to assist the laboratory professional staff and to facilitate production.

Job Responsibility

  • Perform specimen receiving, labeling, handling and preparation
  • Assist with pre-analytical preparation of specimens (e.g., printing labels, uncap/cap specimen tubes, aliquot specimens, prepare racks, worklists, enter/scan specimens and load automated instruments)
  • Record digital temperature
  • notify licensed personnel if temperature is out of range
  • Perform routine instrument maintenance on some equipment
  • Assist in preparation of chemicals, reagents and solutions
  • Clean, organize and maintain work area, glassware and laboratory equipment (e.g., refrigerators, freezers and supply cabinets, as needed)
  • Assist with monitoring the department pending and overdue lists, which includes, searching, locating, following up and filing appropriate documentation
  • Perform other departmental tasks such as filing, archiving and retrieving slides/blocks, reports, requisitions/other paperwork and answering the telephone
  • Dispose of biohazardous material
  • Enter data in laboratory information systems (LIS)
  • Perform QA/QC duties as assigned
  • Complete training and competency checklists as appropriate
  • Comply with all health and safety policies, procedures and practices. Required to use personal protective equipment

Requirements

  • One (1) year full-time experience in a technical or clinical laboratory department
  • Basic knowledge of organizational/departmental policies and procedures
  • Must demonstrate the ability to follow a series of steps without confusion or errors on an on-going basis and retain the information once learned
  • Must be detail-oriented, have the ability to work independently, establish work priorities and to handle several tasks simultaneously for maximum department efficiency
  • Communication and interpersonal skills necessary to deal courteously and effectively with supervisors, co-workers and clients
  • Ability to deal with client information in a confidential manner
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) and Laboratory Information Systems
  • Physical and Mental Requirements: Objects 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently
  • objects 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally
  • objects 36 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted or carried and objects over 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance
  • Ability to stand and work at the bench for long periods of time
  • Frequent walking and/or standing
  • May be required to use a wide variety of manual and automated pipettes and laboratory instruments and apparatuses all of which demand significant manual dexterity

What we offer

  • Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
  • Best-in-class well-being programs
  • Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
  • healthyMINDS mental health program
  • Vacation and Health/Flex Time
  • 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
  • FinFit financial coaching and services
  • 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Matching gifts program
  • Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Shift differential of 10% for some or all hours worked on second shift and 15% for some or all hours worked on third shift
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